The Barnett Government’s decision to privatise port assets represents a quick grab for cash, at the expense of a long-term revenue stream for the State Government.
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) applauds the Australian Maritime Safety Authority’s decision to ban the containership, Vega Auriga, from Australian ports for three months for
Today marks two years since the deaths of two workers on the Stena Clyde oil rig in the Bass Strait off the coast of Victoria and still no action has been taken over long-standing safety concerns.<
The national safety regulator has shown it is at the behest of big business after downgrading safety regulations that had the potential to save lives and prevent injury at work.
The Maritime Union of Australia, in conjunction with the Australian Maritime Officers Union, will continue to fight for the right to work in the offshore oil and gas industry.
The MUA has cemented their strength in the areas of women and youth having both candidates elected into their respective positions as ITF Representatives.